Lost or stolen ADI badge

You must contact the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) straight away to:

  • tell them that your approved driving instructor (ADI) badge has been lost or stolen
  • request a replacement badge

You cannot give driving lessons until you have a replacement.

When you contact DVSA, you’ll need to give them:

  • your crime reference number if your badge was stolen - you can get this by contacting the police
  • permission to use the photo from your photocard driving licence (otherwise you’ll need to post them a passport-style photograph)

It costs £3 to replace a lost or stolen badge.

DVSA ADI registration
padi@dvsa.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 200 1122 (press the 2-digit fast track code)
WhatsApp (message only, no calls): +44 (0)1908 787001
Webchat
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
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You must send your old badge to DVSA if you find it later.